PaintingsJapanese16th century

Three Sages

16th century

Artists

Kano SōshūArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Fan-shaped painting; ink and gold on mica-coated paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 20.1 x W. 51.6 cm (7 15/16 x 20 5/16 in.)

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The Green Branch (Sakaki), Illustration to Chapter 10 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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A Prisoner for Love (Episode 6) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

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Horse Race at Kamo Shrine, from the Illustrated Book on Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyō meisho zuchō)

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At the Pass (Sekiya), Illustration to Chapter 16 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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